over doors and reflective tape on inside steps. City of Big Rapids will provide maintenance/flushing

of fire well and keep records. Other items pending.

Mohnke campground bathhouse not completed by May 1; Board voted to extend requirement to June 1

Township Clean-Up for residents scheduled for June 9th from 8 a.m. to noon

Chuck Bonning will be in charge of raising and lowering the flag as needed

Flags for Veterans' graves are purchased by Clerk and placed during Memorial Day

4/11/18

Insurance Company suggestions were reviewed

Holly Hughes discussed her qualifications for Senate seat

FOIA request presented and discussed

Road bids-Supervisor presented bids from the County Road Commission on the 5 roads most in need

of repair as suggested by the Road Commission. After much discussion, plans are to wedge and

overlay both Nine Mile (west of Cypress) and Dogwood.

3/14/18

Township website update--6905 hits last year, including many from overseas

Newsletter/2017 Year in Review--prepared for mailing

Medical Marihuana Facilities Resolution to "opt out" --prepared for mailing to the State

Reviewed letter from DEQ regarding Mohnke campground

2017 budget--several line items were amended

2018 budget hearing -- after much discussion, 2018 budget approved

2/14/18

Annual newsletter discussed; plan to prepare for mailing at March meeting

Medical Marihuana Facilities Resolution to "opt out" will be sent to the State

Discussed sending letters to property owners who have property zoned commercial to determine if they are interested in keeping it that way

Discussed draft of expenditures and budget recommendations which will be finalized at Budget Hearing on March 14th

1/10/18

Fritz Pins, Newaygo County Building Inspector, stated department's main goal is to provide safety for the residents of Newaygo County. Township's approval is needed in many instances before County will issue a permit

Township website: updated ordinance is online

Annual newsletter is nearing completion

Salary comparisons: Township's compensation compares to other townships of a similar size

Board of Review members to attend MTA class in February

Funds transferred from general fund to fire fund to cover additional expenses

12/13/17

Township website: all sections referring to medical Marihuana have been deleted from the Ordinance online

FOIA policy was discussed

Joint meeting with the Planning Board was held on December 6

EMS has been paid in full

11/8/17

Township website: images on screen continue to overlap; GoDaddy not able to help, may need to find another company when contract runs out

ZBA alternate member vacancy has been filled

Sign for fire well recognizing TransCanada has been installed

FOIA policy under review

10/11/17

ZBA vacancy pending

Mohnke campground - Zoning Administrator approved; final requirement to be completed by 5/1/18

FOIA policy discussed

New voting machines for next school election on 11/7/17

Master Plan updated and approved

Zoning Ordinance - all sections pertaining to Medicinal Marijuana have been removed

9/13/17

ZBA vacancy pending

Sign for fire well approved for purchase

Rear door replacement approved

Due to cost, newsletters will be handled by FSU Copy Center; frequency dictated by news to report

New voting machines to be used state-wide at next election

8/9/17

Township website - updates to agenda may be made up until the day of the meeting

EMS millage-November 8 ballot contains request for 1 mill for 6 years-2016 thru 2021. If millage passes, funds will be available to Board for possible contract with Mecosta County EMS rather than Life EMS for which there is no charge. (EMS contract--The Board has had an on-going discussion regarding EMS services which is summarized as follows: Prior to July 1, 2016, the Norwich Township was contracted with Mecosta County EMS. The 2014 cost to the Township was based on 3 tenths of a mill @$4,910.69. The 2015 cost to the Township was based on 7 tenths of a mill @$12,850.00. The estimated cost for 2016 to the Township was to be based on 1 mill @ approximately $18,356.74. Due to the continued increase in cost, the Board discussed and chose the option of contracting with Life EMS out of White Cloud at no cost to the Township. As of July 1, 2016, service has been provided by Life EMS. First Responders from the Big Rapids Fire Department continue to service the Township. Response times will vary depending on the location of the call. Whenever Life EMS or Mecosta County EMS determines they cannot respond in a reasonable amount of time, they contact the other EMS to assist. Due to concerns raised by Township residents regarding response times, the Board voted to put 1 mill on the November ballot to provide funding to purchase EMS services.

Town hall carpet-Clerk will get bids for cleaning

Corner of Cypress and 8 Mile-Discussion and many suggestions on how to improve corner-from a stop sign to a left hand turn lane. No resolution at this time.

8/10/16

Web page-discussed addition of committee members; few Newaygo County townships include this information. Board concluded not necessary as contact information of elected board members is on home page. Board will look into putting more information in the newsletter

Condition of 9 Mile west of town hall is in poor condition despite some patching

Library funding-no further action can be taken at this time; waiting for Big Rapids Township

EMS service-Resolution to put proposal for 1 mill for EMS Service on November ballot passed

Zoning Administrator reported: 7 Mile property split issue has been put on hold. Mohnke campground--no action can be taken until an application is requested. The Place to Bee special use permit for a 10ft. fence has been given to the Planning Commission to schedule a public hearing. The Law Enforcement Training Center buyer has backed out of the purchase

7/13/16

Web page-agendas for meetings will be placed on web at least one week ahead of meeting

Fire well bill received but as pump is not here, bill will not be paid at this time

Camping Ordinance changes approved by Board and returned to Planning Committee

Building permit for home on Polk is in compliance

Grant for township clean-up is due Sept 1

Township may be expected to sign a contact to provide funding for BR library, if BR Township millage passes; if it doesn't pass, it may go to a district library

Public comment: resident expressed concern over time delay of Life EMS coming from White Cloud; Board approved possibility of placing proposal on November ballot to provide funding for Mecosta Co. EMS

Jason VanderStelt spoke of qualifications for County Clerk position

Charles Chandler spoke of the need for the Commission on Aging proposal to be voted on in August

Joe Brugnoli spoke about his offer on 240 acres on 8 Mile and Hardwick for a Law Enforcement Training Center and was referred to the Planning Commission; resident expressed disapproval of this training center

After providing a new site plan to the Planning Commission, The Place to Bee fence request will be discussed at August Planning meeting

Resident spoke on condition of 9 Mile west of town hall; many potholes left unfilled

Class A roads/no weight laws/any in township?

6/8/16

Camping Ordinance 3.30E-review received from attorney, will be returned to Planning Commission for next step in process

Big Rapids librarian advised to contact State Election Office to get information regarding a petition to put new millage request on the ballot

EMS service will be provided by Life EMS of Newaygo County as of July 1, 2016. Big Rapids First Responders from the Big Rapids Fire Dept will still assist

Law Enforcement/Military Training Center--240 acres being considered for purchase; rezoning issues

Dan Harris designed and presented a new steel base for the hall sign plaque

5/11/16

Camping Ordinance 3.30E- revision sent to Township Attorney for input/advice

Newsletter proofed and to be sent with summer tax bills

Grant application for township cleanup is due in August

Big Rapids Library wish for millage proposal on ballot--petition needed for this to happen

Base for plaque for Township's sign built and contributed by resident Dan Harris

EMS - As of July 1st, Life EMS of Newaygo County will provide service without cost to Township; customers will be billed. First Responders from Big Rapids Fire Dept will continue to provide service. Patients cannot be transported until Life EMS arrives.

4/13/16

Link to State website for election information is www.mi.gov/elections

Fire well and hall well will be placed side by side; old well will be sealed; pit in front of hall will be cleared and filled with sand

Revised camping ordinance approved and will be sent to Township attorney for input/advice

County Road Commission rated roads in order of need for repair; Board approved $363,050 to complete repairs

5-year contract with Big Rapids Fire Department was approved

Members of township spoke about having a proposal for extra funding for the Big Rapids Community Library on the August ballot. Road and fire millages are expiring so are given top priority on August ballot. Board asked group to form a committee and bring petition to another meeting. Board may look at possible placement on November ballot

EMS contract cost is up from $4910.69 last year to $12,850.00

Cost for 2 road brinings will be same as last year

Private campground--owner is meeting with DEQ and Zoning Admininstrator to secure proper permits

3/9/16

Plans were approved for a 5" well for town hall to be dug at same time as fire well

Planning Commission Secretary will review all documentation regarding modification of camping ordinance and make recommendation to Planning Commission

Newsletter to go out in Assessment Notices

Supervisor will drive roads with Jim David of Newaygo County Road Commission to rate roads in order of need of repair for road bids

Board voted to include $5000.00 in budget to cover cost of Township's share in clean-up grant to be submitted when window opens in September

Camping ordinance issue tabled; new Planning Commission secretary to review all background information and make recommendations to Planning Commission at April meeting

Next newsletter to be included in Tax Assessment Notices

Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals members' terms have been extended

Township sign in proces of being updated

Grant application for township cleanup on hold until September window opens

Zoning Administrator will provide information as needed from MTA on Zoning Board of Appeals Standards Used in an Appeal

Seven Mile Road split does not meet all three requirements of Zoning Ordinance

Election inspectors to receive pay increase to $10.00 in order to be in line with other townships

Request for millage proposal from Big Rapids Community Library tabled

Road mills: 2 mill renewal and 1 mill increase have expired and will be on August ballot for renewal

Fire mill: 1 mill for fire does not generate enough to cover both fire and EMS services. Board will continue to draw money from general fund to cover for another year. A 0.5 mill for EMS services may be proposed in the future

Expenses for fiscal year discussed; budget to be presented at March Public Budget Hearing.

1/13/16

​Fire well update--waiting for new bid which will include town hall's use of water

Camping ordinance revisions tabled

Freeman Propane has installed a new tank and will refill automatically as needed

​Zoning Administrator job description reviewed, changes will be made and discussed at next meeting

Board was advised of availability of land south of cemetery, were questioned about possibility of land to the east, and were asked if new well will be too close to the site of the possible additional cemetery at town hall

Special Assessments for 2015 were for Benson and Conklin drains

Road repair--Supervisor drove the Township roads with Kelly Smith of Road Commission to determine the worst roads. Supervisor to get bids on top 6 roads.

12/9/15

Clerk met with Road Commission and Big Rapids Fire Department regarding site of fire well

Planning Commission members had not been provided with latest camping ordinance draft so no action taken

Purchase of additional land adjoining Township Hall will be combined in to one parcel

New propane provider--Supervisor researched area companies and found Freeman in Big Rapids had best deal

New members Planning Commission and Board of Review--Angela Barnes appointed to Planning Commission to fill vacancy made by Joel Schultz as he is appointed to Board of Review. Board of Appeals position pending

Discussion of current camping ordinance - Twp. Board will suggest to Planning Commission to allow 4 consecutive days of camping without notificatipn to Twp Supervisor/Zoning Adm. If more than 4 consecutive days, notify Supv/Zoning Adm but no permit or fees will be required.